Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

Target Tests Shoppable TV to Pitch Summer Products

Target Tests Shoppable TV to Pitch Summer Products
Target Tests Shoppable TV to Pitch Summer Products
June 12, 2026  |  Retail

Viewers of a new Bravo digital series will be able to discover and shop curated Target products while the series’ hosts discuss fashion, entertaining, travel, swim, beauty and summer trends. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Quantum and AI Are Breaking Trust Everywhere at Once
Quantum and AI Are Breaking Trust Everywhere at Once
May 22, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

The Connected Economy has relied on a few supposedly stable assumptions as it scaled. One of the most crucial was that if systems could authenticate...

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APIs Are Making Bank Data Harder to Protect
APIs Are Making Bank Data Harder to Protect
May 13, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

In the age of application programming interfaces (APIs) and artificial intelligence (AI), data governance is becoming harder for banks than perimeter defense. Get the Full...

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Storefront Overhauls Turn Retailers Into Data Hubs
Storefront Overhauls Turn Retailers Into Data Hubs
May 11, 2026  |  Retail

As retailers grapple with pressures on discretionary spending and shifting shopping habits, the challenges are mounting to get shoppers through the doors, and then to...

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Google Transforms Fitbit Into Health and Wellness Ecosystem
Google Transforms Fitbit Into Health and Wellness Ecosystem
May 07, 2026  |  Wearables

Google is revamping its health and wellness product and platform lineup. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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The Connected Economy Is Making Companies Worth a Trillion Dollars 
The Connected Economy Is Making Companies Worth a Trillion Dollars 
May 07, 2026  |  Connected Economy

Samsung‘s arrival in the trillion-dollar club this week expands a roster that increasingly defines who controls the architecture of the modern global economy. Get the...

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Anthropic Turns Claude Into a Front Door for Daily Apps
Anthropic Turns Claude Into a Front Door for Daily Apps
April 24, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic introduced consumer app connectors for Claude, letting users link the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant directly to services they use every day. Get the Full...

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Retail Media Grows but Hard-to-Use Offers Hold It Back
Retail Media Grows but Hard-to-Use Offers Hold It Back
April 20, 2026  |  Retail

Retail media networks are expanding across retailers, marketplaces and financial institutions, as advertising tied to actual purchases can prove more successful than advertising tied to...

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